How many cfls?

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crackoman

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Im beginning to grow soon and have a DWC system(from stealth hydro), a grow tent, but no lights. i know that i should get the best lights possible, but im ballin on a budget. i figure that cfls will suffice for the mean time. i'll have to get at least two different kinds: one for veg and another for flower right? How many would i need for both phases of growth? i was thinking two each but i dont know. Let me know if you can help. thank:leaf:
 
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BeeRizzle

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crackoman said:
Im beginning to grow soon and have a DWC system(from stealth hydro), a grow tent, but no lights. i know that i should get the best lights possible, but im ballin on a budget. i figure that cfls will suffice for the mean time. i'll have to get at least two different kinds: one for veg and another for flower right? How many would i need for both phases of growth? i was thinking two each but i dont know. Let me know if you can help. thank:leaf:
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I'd run a minimum of about 100 real watts per plant. It can be a little lower but not much lower than about 85 watts. These are the real watts, not the incandescent equivalent.
 
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crackoman

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Im thinking about getting 2, 125 watt cfls. one 2700k and the other 6400k. would i be able to successfully grow both phases? or should i get different spectrums/wattages ect...?
 
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